Thames Collection (page 6)

Maunsell Sea Fort, Thames Estuary; Second World War, 1944
Photograph showing a Sea Fort, designed by G.A. Maunsell, situated in the Thames Estuary during the Second World War, 1944

UK, London, Hungerford Bridge over River Thames and London Eye

UK, London, Tower Bridge over River Thames

The Thames at Chiswick, London
Artist: Bough, Samuel - Title: The Thames at Chiswick, London - Date: 1865 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 38.1 x 68.6

Thames & Battersea
A night scene on the Thames showing Battersea power station and the bridge

Clifton Suspension Brg
The Bridge under construction. Part of the bridge was moved from the old Hungerford Bridge over the Thames

Aerial view showing London docks in the East, 1951

Aerial view of London August 1959 Tower Bridge

April 1908 Suffragettes launch boat at Putney Bridge London with notices announcing upcoming Votes For Women Meeting in Hyde Park London on Sunday June 21st - on Boat Race Day - Suffragette Mrs

HMS Norfolk County Class Destroyer February 1974 sails under Tower Bridge during a visit to the Pool of London

Millbank, Westminster, London, 1840. Creator: William Parrott
Millbank, Westminster, London, 1840. View of Millbank with the River Thames to the right, showing Westminster Abbey, Westminster Bridge

Chalmore ferry, Wallingford, August 1925
A man operated punt, known as the Chalmore Ferry, operates across the River Thames in Wallingford. The building in the centre is the Ferrymans Cottage

OXFORD WATER DIVINER
Jack Timms dowsing with an assistant at Sendford-on- Thames. He has found over 1000 hidden water supplies since he first exercised his gift & he is much in demand Date: 1937

Randalls Flint Mill, Nine Elms, Battersea, 1830, (1947). Creator: John Varley I
Randalls Flint Mill, Nine Elms, Battersea, 1830, (1947). Windmill on the south bank of the River Thames in London, looking towards Vauxhall Bridge. From " British Windmills and Watermills, by C

Aerial view of Tower Bridge and the Tower of London in 1931 R
Aerial view of Tower Bridge and the Tower of London in 1931

Londons River at Isleworth Ferry Looking Towards the Green Glades of Kew Gardens, c1935. Ferry across the River Thames in west London

The River Thames - Ankerwyke, Wraysbury, Bell Weir Lock. Close by is the The Ankerwycke Yew, an ancient yew tree close to the ruins of St Marys Priory

London Eye illuminated pink and the River Thames, London
The London Eye illuminated pink in support of the Walk the Walk Moonwalk, an overnight charity walking marathon in aid of the breast cancer charity in London

Strand on the Green Chiswick, 1905, (c1915). Artist: Edward Charles Clifford
Strand on the Green Chiswick, 1905, (c1915). From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney. [Virtue & Company, London, c1915]

Ferry across the Thames to the London Apprentice inn, Isleworth, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
Ferry across the Thames to the London Apprentice inn, Isleworth, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, published by Amalgamated Press

A View of the Thames: Greenwich in the distance, 1820 Artist: Patrick Nasmyth
A View of the Thames: Greenwich in the distance, 1820. Painting held at The Tate, London. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford Volume III

View of London, c1650, (19th century). Panoramic view of London from the South Bank showing the old St Pauls Cathedral before the Great Fire of London in 1666

Windsor Castle, 1880. A watercolour sketch from Windsor Castle and the Water-Way Thither by W H Davenport Adams, published by Marcus Ward and Co, (London, 1880)

London Map 1806
London extending from the head of the Paddington Canal West, and to the West India Docks East. Date: 1806

Winter scene with Tower of London on a Christmas card
Winter scene with the River Thames and the Tower of London on a Christmas card, with a decorative border of white lace and pink bells. Date: circa 1890s

Illustration, A Song of the English, Thames Embankment
Illustration to A Song of the English, a patriotic set of poems by Rudyard Kipling (first published in the English Illustrated Magazine)

Frost Fair by Jan Griffier the Elder
The famous Frost Fair taking place on the frozen River Thames in London in 1683. Freezing to around eleven inches thick, the ice was strong enough to hold shops, stalls, coaches and sleds

Firefighters in action with hosepipes, Shad Thames, SE1
Firefighters in action with hosepipes at night, at a fire in Shad Thames, 19 February 1958, at the premises of Corry & Co, showing the Gainsford Street/Maguire Street corner of the building

Newark Abbey Thames Lighter at Teddington Canal Scene with Barges The Lock--Glowing effect of Sunlight. From Lord de Tableys Collection Newark Castle Newwark Abbey on the Vey

Blitz in London -- damage to tanks, Thames Haven, WW2
Blitz in London -- damage to tanks, Thames Haven, near Thurrock, Essex, 7 September 1940. Firefighters trying to push a fire appliance (open topped pump)

Trafalgar Tavern
The exterior of the Trafalgar Tavern, a popular pub beside the River Thames at Greenwich, London. Date: 1973

The Summer Car of the River: Motor-launching on the Thames
An illustration by C.E. Turner depicting the fashion for motor-boats or motor-launches during the 1920s among the upper classes

Randan Skiff
A RANDAN SKIFF, used on the Thames. Remarkably, it has three oars, which you might think would result in one side of the boat moving faster than the other

St Pauls Cathedral seen across the Millennium Bridge

Henley-On-Thames 1966
The town centre at Henley-on- Thames, Oxfordshire, England

ST PAULs CATHEDRAL 1910
St. Pauls from the Thames

River Thames at Richmond-on-Thames, Surrey - Painted by artist Charles Howard for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

River Thames at Marlow, Buckinghamshire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

Cookham Lock, River Thames, Buckinghamshire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Old Kingston Bridge
This oil painting shows a boat stocked with various boxes, travelling under an arch of Kingston Bridge, which spans the river Thames in southwest London

Advert, Surbiton and Kingston Laundry, Surrey
Advert, Surbiton and Kingston Laundry, Alfred Road, Spring Grove, Kingston-on-Thames, Surrey Date: 1897

Tower Bridge under construction, April 1892 Date: 1892

Tower Bridge from the south west, March 1893 Date: 1893

View towards the Tower Bridge and The City, London, England, United Kingdom

The "Grapes", Limehouse (colour litho)
5210922 The " Grapes", Limehouse (colour litho) by Haslehust, Ernest William (1866-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Grapes", Limehouse)

Sonning Bridge (colour litho)
968290 Sonning Bridge (colour litho) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sonning Bridge)

Tilting in canoes at Wargrave Regatta on the River Thames in Wargrave in Berkshire. Date: 1901

Official opening of Tower Bridge, London, 30 June 1894
Official opening of Tower Bridge, London, looking east, 30 June 1894 Date: 1894

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"Exploring the Rich History and Beauty of the Thames" Step back in time to 1845, as HMS Erebus and HMS Terror set sail on their ill-fated Arctic expedition. The Thames witnessed their departure, forever etching their names into its storied waters. Marvel at Isambard Kingdom Brunel's genius as he stands proudly before the launching chains of the Great Eastern. This engineering marvel would go on to revolutionize maritime travel, leaving an indelible mark on the history of the Thames. Travel downstream to Henley-on-Thames in Oxfordshire, where boathouses line its banks and rowers gracefully glide across its shimmering surface. Here, tradition meets athleticism in a picturesque setting that epitomizes English charm. Transport yourself to post-war London with a GWR publicity poster from 1946. Promoting travel along the Thames, it captures a moment of hope and rebuilding after years of turmoil. Delve into Victorian London's underbelly with Folly Ditch and Jacobs Island. These haunting images transport us to a bygone era when poverty-stricken neighborhoods lined the riverbanks – a stark reminder of both hardship and resilience. Discover another side of life along the Thames with mudlarks – individuals who scavenge for treasures amidst its muddy shores. Their stories offer glimpses into centuries past, connecting us intimately with this iconic waterway's heritage. Witness elegance personified aboard THAMES BARGE SARA as it glides effortlessly through choppy waters. A symbol of trade and commerce throughout history, these barges were vital lifelines for transporting goods along this majestic river. Immerse yourself in industrial grandeur at Tate & Lyle Refinery – an architectural masterpiece rising above the riverbank skyline. Its towering presence reminds us how industry has shaped not only London but also our relationship with this mighty watercourse. Ascend Richmond Hill in Surrey for breathtaking views over the meandering Thames.